Healing Hands Physical Therapy News

Kylene Meier, Athletic Trainer, joins Healing Hands Physical...

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:07:00 -0400

Kylene Meier, Athletic Trainer, joins Healing Hands Physical Therapy.

Kylene has a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology: Athletic Training, from California State University, Long Beach California. Kylene will implement treatment protocols as designed by the Physical Therapist, and under the supervision of the Director will fit support braces for medical and sports injury treatment and prevention.

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Golf Exercises

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:44:00 -0400

Golf Instruction and Drills are now available at the Healing Hands Golf Clinic

Bill Bungeroth, one of the foremost golf instructors in the Delaware Valley is now teaching golf instruction for all levels. Bill recently worked with Pat Colonna a known “Hacker,” from Long Island New Yor,k and this is what he had to say. “Bill completely revised my game without having to hit balls on the driving range. His techniques are masterful. Granted he is a task master with his drills but I have dropped my handicap from a D player to a B in less than two months. I highly recommend Bill and his technique to golfers of all levels.”

Knee Arthroscopy Gets Patients Back On Their Feet Fast

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:38:00 -0400

Knee Arthroscopy Gets Patients Back On Their Feet Fast:

More than 80 percent of patients returned to walking, yard work and other light activity one week after having knee arthroscopy, according to a study published in the January 2008 issue of Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. The study is the first to measure recovery times for patients having the procedure.

Muscle Strains in the Thigh

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:37:00 -0400

Muscle Strains in the Thigh:

A muscle strain (muscle pull or tear) is a common injury, particularly among people who participate in sports.The thigh has three sets of strong muscles: the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh, the quadriceps muscles in the front, and the adductor muscles on the inside.

Hip Replacements an Option for Those Over 80

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:37:00 -0400

Hip Replacements an Option for Those Over 80 :

For men and women over age 80, hip replacement surgery may still be a viable option, according to a study published in the December 2007 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Patients 80 and older are experiencing success with hip replacements comparable to those of their younger counterparts.

A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:21:39 -0400

A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes:

Every day, millions of youths in the United States and Canada participate in sports activities, from soccer fields and snow-covered slopes to baseball diamonds and ice rinks. Sports activities are more than play. Participation in athletics improves physical fitness, coordination, and self-discipline, and gives children valuable opportunities to learn teamwork.